Phoneboy’s third album Heartbreak Designer (out now via AWAL) finds the New Jersey trio sharpening their indie-rock edge with newfound introspection. Recorded between hardwood floors, van seats, and empty Brooklyn apartments, the record captures two years of restless creativity and late-night grit.
Opening with the explosive lead single “I Look Alive,” Phoneboy balance high-voltage hooks and reflective lyricism—“I don’t just survive, I look alive,” Wyn Barnum declares over propulsive guitars. From the shimmering, emo-tinged “Moving Out” to the tender balladry of “All This Time,” the band explores love, loss, and self-discovery at every turn. Ricky Dana’s punchy drumming locks in with James Fusco’s melodic bass lines, while newcomer Jordan Torres adds lush keyboard textures and harmonies that deepen the group’s sound.
Heartbreak Designer is both a step forward in production—sleeker, more polished—and a return to Phoneboy’s kinetic roots. It’s an album that demands repeat listens, revealing hidden hooks and emotional truths with each spin.
Phoneboy Headline Tour Dates:
May 2 – Washington, DC @ Union Stage
May 3 – Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
May 4 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
May 6 – Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern
May 7 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
May 9 – Austin, TX @ Parish
May 10 – Fort Worth, TX @ Tulips
May 12 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
May 13 – Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge
May 14 – San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
May 16 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy
May 17 – Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone
May 19 – Portland, OR @ Polaris Hall
May 20 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
May 21 – Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
May 23 – Spokane, WA @ District Bar
May 25 – Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
May 27 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
May 29 – Des Moines, IA @ xBK
May 30 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
May 31 – Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
June 1 – Lakewood, OH @ Mahall’s
June 3 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Thunderbird
June 5 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry
June 6 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
June 7 – Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
June 14 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza